OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Pulse: Personalized AI-Driven Morning Briefings

ChatGPT Pulse delivers morning updates based on your chat history

On Thursday, OpenAI announced ChatGPT Pulse, a new "push" feature that generates personalized daily updates for users without having to ask each time. The preview feature, available now for Pro subscribers on mobile, marks OpenAI's latest attempt to make ChatGPT proactive rather than reactive, with the AI model conducting overnight research to deliver morning updates based on user history and connected apps. OpenAI calls it "personalized research and timely updates that appear regularly to keep you informed." ChatGPT Pulse works by analyzing a user's chat history, saved preferences, and optional connections to Gmail and Google Calendar each night. The next morning, users receive visual "cards" (small illustrated squares with topic summaries that can be expanded for detail) containing updates on topics the model determines are relevant, such as project follow-ups, dinner suggestions, or travel recommendations. Users can provide feedback through thumbs up or down ratings and request specific topics through a "curate" button. OpenAI says that rather than waiting for users to initiate conversations, ChatGPT now attempts to deliver information preemptively using what OpenAI calls "asynchronous research," essentially having the model generate queries and responses overnight using traditional methods. Updates appear once daily and disappear after 24 hours unless users save them or ask follow-up questions, which converts them into standard chat conversations. Users can also connect Gmail and Google Calendar to provide additional context for what OpenAI calls more relevant suggestions. When Calendar is connected, ChatGPT might draft a sample meeting agenda, remind users to buy a birthday gift, or surface restaurant recommendations for an upcoming trip. These integrations are off by default and can be toggled in settings. But like most modern AI products based on large language models, which draw from patterns absorbed through training datasets, there's a catch: Its success rate is highly variable based on the topic at hand. OpenAI says it tested the new Pulse feature with college students through its ChatGPT Lab program, finding that users "started to feel its utility once they started telling ChatGPT what they wanted to see."

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Pulse to proactively write you morning briefs | TechCrunch

OpenAI is launching a new feature inside of ChatGPT called Pulse, which generates personalized reports for users while they sleep. Pulse offers users five to ten briefs that can get them up to speed on their day, and is aimed at encouraging users to check ChatGPT first thing in the morning -- much like they would check social media or a news app. Pulse is part of a broader shift in OpenAI's consumer products, which are lately being designed to work for users asynchronously instead of responding to questions. Features like ChatGPT Agent or Codex aim to make ChatGPT feel more like an assistant rather than a chatbot. With Pulse, OpenAI seemingly wants ChatGPT to be more proactive. "We're building AI that lets us take the level of support that only the wealthiest have been able to afford and make it available to everyone over time," said OpenAI's new CEO of Applications, Fidji Simo, in a blog post. "And ChatGPT Pulse is the first step in that direction - starting with Pro users today, but with the goal of rolling out this intelligence to all." OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said earlier this week that some of ChatGPT's new "compute-intensive" products would be limited to the company's most expensive subscription plan -- which is the case for Pulse. OpenAI has previously said it's severely limited in the number of servers it has to power ChatGPT, and it's rapidly building out AI data centers with partners like Oracle and SoftBank to increase its capacity. Starting Thursday, OpenAI will roll out Pulse for subscribers to its $200-a-month Pro plan, for whom it will appear as a new tab in the ChatGPT app. The company says it would like to launch Pulse to all ChatGPT users in the future, with Plus subscribers to get access soon, but it first needs to make the product more efficient. Pulse's reports can be roundups of news articles on a specific topic -- like updates on a specific sports team -- as well as more personalized briefs based on a user's context. In a demo for TechCrunch, OpenAI product lead Adam Fry showed several reports Pulse had made for him: a roundup of news about British soccer team Arsenal; group Halloween costume suggestions for his wife and kids; and a toddler-friendly travel itinerary for his family's upcoming trip to Sedona, Arizona. Each report is displayed as a "card" featuring AI-generated images and text. Users can click on each one to get the full report, and can then query ChatGPT about the contents. Pulse will proactively generate some reports, but users can also ask Pulse for new automated reports or offer feedback on existing ones. A core part of Pulse is that it stops after generating a few reports and shows a message: "Great, that's it for today." According to Fry, that's an intentional design choice to make the service different from engagement-optimized social media apps. Pulse is compatible with ChatGPT's Connectors, so users can connect apps like Google Calendar and Gmail. Once that's set up, Pulse will parse through your email overnight to surface the most important messages in the morning, or access your calendar to generate an agenda for upcoming events. If users have ChatGPT's memory features turned on, Pulse will also pull in context from previous chats to improve your reports. OpenAI's personalization lead, Christina Wadsworth Kaplan, gave an example of how Pulse automatically picked up on her love of running to create an itinerary for her upcoming trip to London that included running routes. Wadsworth Kaplan described Pulse as a "net-new functionality" for a consumer product. As a pescatarian, she says Pulse takes dinner reservations on her calendar and finds menu items that work with her diet. But it's hard to overlook how Pulse could compete with existing news products, such as Apple News, paid newsletters or traditional journalism outlets. Fry doesn't expect Pulse to replace the various news apps people use, and the feature cites its sources with links in the same way ChatGPT Search does. It remains to be seen if Pulse is worth the computational power it requires to work. Fry says the service can "vary tremendously" in how much computing power it spends on a given task -- for some projects, it's fairly efficient, but others may require searching the web and synthesizing lots of documents. Eventually, OpenAI would like to make Pulse more agentic, to the point where it could make restaurant reservations on a user's behalf, or draft emails that users could approve to be sent. But such features may be a long way out, and would likely require OpenAI's agentic models to improve a great deal before users would trust it with such decisions.

ChatGPT Pulse Gets You Personalized Morning Briefings Based on Your Chat, Email and Calendar Data

Imad is a senior reporter covering Google and internet culture. Hailing from Texas, Imad started his journalism career in 2013 and has amassed bylines with The New York Times, The Washington Post, ESPN, Tom's Guide and Wired, among others. OpenAI wants you to use ChatGPT to prep your day every morning. ChatGPT Pulse is a new feature that will give Pro users a curated set of personalized updates at the start of the day, using past chats and connected apps like your calendar, according to an OpenAI press release on Thursday. Think of it like how the president gets a daily briefing from staff. Except this edition is from a chatbot. Pulse is a mobile-only feature rolling out now. It is currently limited to $200/month Pro subscribers, but OpenAI says it'll soon be available to $20/month Plus subscribers. Each day, Pulse will give you a new topical visual card in the form of a large, visually appealing pop-up notification on your phone. Based on insights from conversations, feedback and connected apps, it'll include relevant details, such as upcoming meetings, or it can give you healthy meal ideas for dinner. For example, it can remind you to buy a birthday gift, draft a sample meeting agenda or provide restaurant recommendations. Pulse can connect to Gmail and Google Calendar for up-to-date information. Integrations are off by default and must be turned on in the settings. (Disclosure: Ziff Davis, CNET's parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.) OpenAI called it a major step in making AI more proactive and personalized, essentially acting as your assistant. The nonprofit envisions AI tech being so handy that it can do things without users even asking. "That's what the best human assistants do," Fidji Simo, CEO of applications at OpenAI, said in a post sent to CNET. Simo noted that "wealthy people have always had access to assistants who understand their preferences, anticipate their needs, and can help with everything from managing appointments and booking trips to shopping for clothes." In contrast, the majority of US households spend "nearly 20 hours a week on domestic work, logistics, and errands." According to Simo, AI has the potential to level the playing field, so to speak, offering support that only a select few have been able to afford and making it "available to everyone over time." OpenAI didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Don't miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews. Add CNET as a preferred Google source. AI chatbots are already becoming more capable of independent action, with the goal of becoming truly agentic, or performing tasks autonomously on behalf of the user (like ordering a pizza). These developments are going forward, even as the many problems with AI chatbots are far from fixed. Generative AI can "hallucinate" or get things wrong, with some research showing that training methods encourage the models to do what users are more likely to want, rather than what is accurate or right. Companies are still pushing ahead toward an agentic future, which could completely change how work is done. Pulse is currently in preview, and OpenAI acknowledges that it won't always get things right. Sometimes suggestions will be out of date or miss the mark. For example, it might give tips on a project you've already completed. The hope, however, is that you provide feedback it can learn from, helping AI do better next time.

ChatGPT Pulse works overnight to produce personalized morning updates for you - how it works

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways * ChatGPT Pulse will send you personalized updates each day. * The updates are based on your chat history, memories, and feedback. * Pulse is now limited to ChatGPT Pro users, but it will expand to Plus users. Normally, you have to initiate a conversation with ChatGPT to get the AI's attention. But a new option aims to reverse that process by sending you a daily personalized update based on your chat history. Also: How researchers tricked ChatGPT into sharing sensitive email data Known as ChatGPT Pulse, the feature is now available in preview mode for mobile users. However, it's limited to ChatGPT Pro users, who have to shell out a hefty $200 a month for access to early or more advanced capabilities. How ChatGPT Pulse works To devise the updates, ChatGPT proactively looks at your chat history, your saved memories, your feedback about the AI, and any connected apps such as your calendar. Based on a collective stew of all that information, the updates appear as topical visual cards for you to scan or view in greater detail. You can tweak the details that Pulse provides to help it learn which information you find most useful and relevant. Also: 10 ChatGPT Codex secrets I only learned after 60 hours of pair programming with it ChatGPT conducts its research each night in time to deliver the update the following day. As a few examples offered by OpenAI, the updates could focus on topics you often discuss, tips for cooking a healthy dinner that evening, or long-term goals such as training for a triathlon. If you connect Gmail or Google Calendar to ChatGPT, the updates might also provide help on writing a meeting agenda, a reminder to buy a birthday gift, or restaurant recommendations for an upcoming trip. Each update is accessible only for that day unless you save it or ask a follow-up question, which then stores it in your chat history. OpenAI promises that the topics go through safety checks, so you shouldn't see any harmful or inappropriate content that would violate the company's guidelines. To put Pulse through its paces, OpenAI enlisted college students as early testers. Based on feedback, the students felt the feature became more helpful once they started telling ChatGPT what they wanted to see in the updates. Also: How people actually use ChatGPT vs Claude - and what the differences tell us In one case, a student who chatted with ChatGPT about managing time off for a grant period in Taiwan received several helpful and practical steps from the AI. In another case, a student said that ChatGPT realized he was going back to school after a long break and provided updates on what had changed in his college town over the past six months. Pulse is in preview mode Since Pulse is in preview mode, OpenAI cautions that it may get things wrong and offer suggestions that don't land. But as more people give it a whirl, the AI will hopefully learn and develop. Also: I built a business plan with ChatGPT and it turned into a cautionary tale Following the early use and feedback, OpenAI promises to expand the feature to ChatGPT Plus users. As for the future, the company envisions that Pulse will be able to connect with more apps and deliver relevant updates throughout your day. "By combining conversation, memory, and connected apps, ChatGPT is moving from answering questions to a proactive assistant that works on your behalf," OpenAI said in its introduction to ChatGPT Pulse. "Over time, we envision AI systems that can research, plan, and take helpful actions for you--based on your direction--so that progress happens even when you are not asking."

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Pulse to Deliver Proactive Morning Updates

Jibin is a tech news writer based in Ahmedabad, India, who loves breaking down complex information for a broader audience. Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. OpenAI is rolling out a new ChatGPT feature that delivers updates and reminders each morning based on your chats, feedback, and connected apps. The feature, called ChatGPT Pulse, presents information in the form of visual cards. You can scan each card or open it for more details. These cards usually contain follow-ups on topics you discuss often or tips to meet your long-term goals. If you have Gmail or Google Calendar connected, Pulse may even draft a sample meeting agenda, remind you to get gifts, or provide you with suggestions for an upcoming trip. To compile a morning briefing, ChatGPT conducts asynchronous research overnight. "It synthesizes information from your memory, chat history, and direct feedback to learn what's most relevant to you," OpenAI says. You can also curate what you wish to receive the next day. At the end of each briefing, the feature mentions what it plans to show tomorrow. If there's something you'd like to be reminded of or alerted to, tap the "Curate for tomorrow" button. Here, you can pick from the suggested topics or select the "Share anything" button and mention your request. With this update, OpenAI is turning ChatGPT into a proactive AI assistant that initiates helpful conversations without waiting for you to provide prompts. "This is the first step toward a more useful ChatGPT that proactively brings you what you need, helping you make more progress so you can get back to your life," OpenAI says. You can also enable notifications for Pulse. This way, Pulse gets delivered to you each morning like your daily newspaper. OpenAI will then benefit by you making ChatGPT a part of your early morning routine as you'll be more likely to continue to use its services throughout the day. At launch, ChatGPT Pulse is available to Pro subscribers on iOS and Android. It will gradually roll out to Plus subscribers, and eventually to all users. Disclosure: Ziff Davis, PCMag's parent company, filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in April 2025, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

ChatGPT Pulse helps you start each day with personalized AI updates - how it works

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways * ChatGPT Pulse will send you personalized updates each day. * The updates are based on your chat history, memories, and feedback. * Pulse is now limited to ChatGPT Pro users, but it will expand to Plus users. Normally, you have to initiate a conversation with ChatGPT to get the AI's attention. But a new option aims to reverse that process by sending you a daily personalized update based on your chat history. Also: How researchers tricked ChatGPT into sharing sensitive email data Known as ChatGPT Pulse, the feature is now available in preview mode for mobile users. However, it's limited to ChatGPT Pro users, who have to shell out a hefty $200 a month for access to early or more advanced capabilities. How ChatGPT Pulse works To devise the updates, ChatGPT proactively looks at your chat history, your saved memories, your feedback about the AI, and any connected apps such as your calendar. Based on a collective stew of all that information, the updates appear as topical visual cards for you to scan or view in greater detail. You can tweak the details that Pulse provides to help it learn which information you find most useful and relevant. Also: 10 ChatGPT Codex secrets I only learned after 60 hours of pair programming with it ChatGPT conducts its research each night in time to deliver the update the following day. As a few examples offered by OpenAI, the updates could focus on topics you often discuss, tips for cooking a healthy dinner that evening, or long-term goals such as training for a triathlon. If you connect Gmail or Google Calendar to ChatGPT, the updates might also provide help on writing a meeting agenda, a reminder to buy a birthday gift, or restaurant recommendations for an upcoming trip. Each update is accessible only for that day unless you save it or ask a follow-up question, which then stores it in your chat history. OpenAI promises that the topics go through safety checks, so you shouldn't see any harmful or inappropriate content that would violate the company's guidelines. To put Pulse through its paces, OpenAI enlisted college students as early testers. Based on feedback, the students felt the feature became more helpful once they started telling ChatGPT what they wanted to see in the updates. Also: How people actually use ChatGPT vs Claude - and what the differences tell us In one case, a student who chatted with ChatGPT about managing time off for a grant period in Taiwan received several helpful and practical steps from the AI. In another case, a student said that ChatGPT realized he was going back to school after a long break and provided updates on what had changed in his college town over the past six months. Pulse is in preview mode Since Pulse is in preview mode, OpenAI cautions that it may get things wrong and offer suggestions that don't land. But as more people give it a whirl, the AI will hopefully learn and develop. Also: I built a business plan with ChatGPT and it turned into a cautionary tale Following the early use and feedback, OpenAI promises to expand the feature to ChatGPT Plus users. As for the future, the company envisions that Pulse will be able to connect with more apps and deliver relevant updates throughout your day. "By combining conversation, memory, and connected apps, ChatGPT is moving from answering questions to a proactive assistant that works on your behalf," OpenAI said in its introduction to ChatGPT Pulse. "Over time, we envision AI systems that can research, plan, and take helpful actions for you--based on your direction--so that progress happens even when you are not asking."

OpenAI introduces personalized daily summaries with ChatGPT Pulse

ChatGPT already tries to answer all your questions. Now it's trying to answer questions before you ask them. OpenAI's new feature for its AI chatbot is ChatGPT Pulse, a summary of personalized updates. The blog post explaining Pulse positions it as a bulletin to start the day based on asynchronous research done by ChatGPT. Users can direct Pulse toward or away from particular topics, and the summaries will also draw on chat history and, if connected, your Gmail and Google Calendar. The examples OpenAI gave for what Pulse recommendations might look like were "follow-ups on topics you discuss often, ideas for quick, healthy dinner to make at home that evening, or next steps toward a longer-term goal such as training for a triathlon."

OpenAI rolls out Pulse, personalized reports from ChatGPT

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Looking ahead: Pulse isn't just another AI feature - it signals a shift in how we'll interact with digital assistants. From curating your news to planning your day, it shows how AI could soon anticipate your needs, changing productivity, media habits, and even daily routines. OpenAI is launching Pulse, a personalized reporting feature within its ChatGPT platform. Designed to greet users each morning with curated briefs, Pulse moves ChatGPT into a more proactive role, delivering five to ten summaries generated overnight while users sleep. The launch of Pulse marks a significant evolution in OpenAI's consumer strategy, signaling a shift away from strictly prompt-based chatbot interactions. Recent products like ChatGPT Agent and Codex have already highlighted this trend, emphasizing assistant-like functionality. With Pulse, OpenAI advances its effort to democratize AI-driven productivity tools once reserved for high-budget enterprise users. OpenAI CEO of Applications Fidji Simo characterized the product as just the "first step" in its agentic evolution. Although initially available to subscribers on the $200-per-month Pro plan, OpenAI plans to make the premium AI assistant universally accessible. "This is the first step toward a more useful ChatGPT that proactively brings you what you need, helping you make more progress so you can get back to your life," Simo wrote. "We'll learn and improve from early use before rolling it out to Plus, with the goal of making it available to everyone." Ongoing infrastructure challenges are likely one reason for the tiered rollout. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has noted that some of the company's compute-intensive products, including Pulse, remain exclusive to premium subscribers due to current server limitations. To support wider deployment, OpenAI is investing in new AI data centers through partnerships with Oracle and SoftBank. Subscribers access the feature through a dedicated tab in the ChatGPT app, where they can browse a daily selection of reports tailored to their interests. These reports aggregate news on topics - such as updates on favorite sports teams or tech news - and generate custom recommendations based on user activity, calendar events, and prior conversations. Pulse's integration with ChatGPT Connectors enables cross-app functionality, parsing emails overnight and scanning calendars to draft morning agendas automatically. During a demonstration for TechCrunch, Adam Fry, OpenAI's lead product manager, showcased Pulse's versatility. Pulse generated several reports for his personal use, ranging from a daily roundup of news about British soccer club Arsenal to festive Halloween costume ideas for his family and a travel plan for a trip to Sedona tailored to his toddler's needs. Each report appears as a "card" combining AI-generated images and text. Clicking a card expands the report, and users can interact with ChatGPT to explore its content. Pulse encourages users to request new report types or provide feedback to refine future outputs. Notably, the system stops after a set number of reports each day, displaying a message that reads, "Great, that's it for today," a feature Fry says is designed to counter the endless scrolling typical of most social platforms. Pulse also accounts for dietary preferences and lifestyle habits. Christina Wadsworth Kaplan, OpenAI's head of personalization, explained that the platform could recognize her pescatarian diet and adapt dinner reservations in her itinerary to suggest menu items aligned with her nutritional choices. On another occasion, Pulse noted her affinity for running and included routes in a travel schedule for London. Pulse's aggregated reports draw on various online sources, with each card linking to the original content, similar to ChatGPT's search mode. This approach could position Pulse alongside - and potentially in competition with - established news services, paid newsletters, and traditional journalistic outlets. Fry does not expect Pulse to replace these services outright, but rather to complement them with personalized curation and summaries.

ChatGPT Pulse: OpenAI Wants to Give You a Morning Briefing (and Get a Peek at Your Other Apps)

ChatGTP's newest feature, "Pulse," promises to give user personalized and relevant updates every morning. Some ChatGPT users can now get their day started with a personalized morning briefing from ChatGPT, but first, the OpenAI chatbot will have to scour through their chat history, email, and calendar, among other things, the night before. OpenAI announced today that it is previewing a new feature called ChatGPT Pulse to users who are subscribed to the company’s Pro plan. The feature will eventually be rolled out to users on the company's lower Plus tier, the company says. ChatGPT Pulse will conduct research for users and send them personalized morning updates each day, based on their chats, feedback, and data from other apps. “By combining conversation, memory, and connected apps, ChatGPT is moving from answering questions to a proactive assistant that works on your behalf,†the company said in a press release. “Over time, we envision AI systems that can research, plan, and take helpful actions for youâ€"based on your directionâ€"so that progress happens even when you are not asking.†OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wrote in a post on X that Pulse is his favorite feature of ChatGPT so far. He also said it signals the chatbot’s future, marking "a shift from being all reactive to being significantly proactive, and extremely personalized." The new feature arrives as the AI industry races to roll out so-called AI agentsâ€"virtual assistants that could eventually handle tasks like writing reports, booking travel, shopping online, and scheduling doctor appointments for users. But for these agents to be truly useful, they’ll need access to plenty of personal data. And while ChatGPT can already connect to users’ apps, specifically through a service it introduced earlier this year called ChatGPT Agent, that feature still requires users to give it prompts. Pulse, by contrast, works on its own. Both services seem to preview what's to come and are stepping stones for people to gradually get used to the idea of sharing their app data and other info with AI platforms. And unlike the data collection we've grown used to from social media companies and advertisers, people voluntarily give AI companies much more context about their info to help the machines parse it. For now, Pulse focuses on conducting research and delivering its findings as visual cards that users can quickly scan or tap on for more details. These updates can include things like follow-ups from earlier chats, lunchtime recipe ideas, or personalized next steps toward a goal like training for a marathon. By linking to other apps, that service could make the updates even more granular, offering a suggested agenda for an upcoming meeting, birthday reminders, or restaurant recommendations. OpenAI says these integrations are turned off by default and can be disabled at any time. Users can also ask ChatGPT to research specific topics, like local events, sports scores, or tips for learning a new skill. OpenAI hopes Pulse will eventually connect with more apps and provide updates throughout the day. The amount of data you want to share is up to you... for now.

Don't have ChatGPT Pulse yet? Try my clever hack to create your own curated feeds without it

OpenAI just rolled out ChatGPT Pulse in preview mode to ChatGPT Pro mobile users in the United States. That leaves a lot of users without access to this experimental feature that promises to deliver a personalized daily feed of research, news and updates. But if you don't have access yet, there's a simple workaround that lets you mimic the Pulse experience with features already built into ChatGPT. By combining Tasks and Memory, you can set up your own custom feed that works a lot like Pulse. Pulse is essentially a personalized feed tailored to you based on the questions you've asked and searched on ChatGPT. Showing up right in your feed, now the chatbot automatically serves up a curated stream of headlines and insights based on your interests. Think of it as an AI-powered Flipboard, but inside ChatGPT. The catch is that right now it's $200/month, which is a bit steep for casual users. Even if you don't have Pulse, you can build your own daily AI feed using two free ChatGPT features: Memory and Tasks. Memory is currently available to all ChatGPT users, but there are some differences in how it works depending on your plan. All tiers have Saved Memories but features like chat history references and context-awareness are limited in the free tier. Start by setting up a recurring Task. ChatGPT's Task feature lets you schedule automations. For example, you can create one that runs every morning at 8 a.m. with a simple prompt like: "Give me the 5 trending news stories from the past 24 hours, plus one long-read worth saving for the train ride home." Or, "Based on our conversations yesterday, give me a a curated feed for me." Next, make sure your Memory setting is enabled. This ensures that the chatbot will take into account your interests, questions and conversations for your curated feed or tailored requests. Layer in extras. To truly make it like Pulse, be sure to add in extras like asking the chatbot to include one-sentence under each headline about why the story matters or what it means for you. You could even set up a weekend recap every Sunday. Use it for everything from book recommendations to fitness tips, gaming cheat codes, tech deals and anything else you care about. Then, very similar to ChatGPT Pulse, you'll wake up each day to a ready-made digest. This will continue until you remove the Task. And, unlike ChatGPT Pulse that offers just one curated feed a day, you could set up a morning, afternoon and evening feed to keep you updated. The biggest feature behind Pulse is Memory, which is already available to you as long as you're signed in. Although this hack requires you to set up a Task rather than ChatGPT starting the conversation, it's otherwise very similar. OpenAI is moving fast with experimental features, getting comfortable with automations now means you'll be ready when Pulse (or something like it) eventually ships to everyone. Bottom line, don't worry if you don't have ChatGPT Pulse yet. With scheduled tasks and memory, you can build a personalized AI news feed today and start your mornings with the updates that actually matter to you.

With new Pulse app, ChatGPT prompts you

Why it matters: Letting ChatGPT take the initiative could turn it into a more helpful personal assistant -- and encourage users to turn over more of their private data and browsing habits. The big picture: OpenAI calls ChatGPT Pulse a "new experience" where the app autonomously conducts research on your behalf and then delivers personalized updates based on your chats and feedback to the bot as well as your email, calendar and any other apps you connect. * ChatGPT's results will appear in Pulse as scannable cards that open to provide more detail. Each day starts with a new set of updates. * OpenAI says users can train Pulse by letting it know what's useful and what isn't. Between the lines: The app integrations are off by default and can be switched on or off any time in settings, per OpenAI. * The company also says the topics in Pulse will pass through safety checks to avoid showing harmful content. * Pulse will roll out first to Pro subscribers, then Plus subscribers, before expanding to all users, OpenAI says. One of the biggest roadblocks new users of ChatGPT and other genAI chatbots face is not knowing how to prompt correctly in order to take advantage of the tools' abilities. * Pulse uses a Google app-like interface to make prompting easier. * The new interface is designed to help "you make progress on the things that matter even when you don't think -- or know how -- to ask," OpenAI's CEO of applications, Fidji Simo, wrote in a blog post. What they're saying: Simo describes Pulse as a great equalizer, giving average people access to the kinds of personal assistants that have long eased the lives of the wealthy. * "We're building AI that lets us take the level of support that only the wealthiest have been able to afford and make it available to everyone," Simo wrote. Yes, but: Not everyone will want a proactive chatbot or one that bases its responses on the app's memory of past chats. * Clippy got a bad rap for a reason. Nobody wants to be bugged by a bot. * Persistent memory has prompted some users to complain that ChatGPT feels intrusive. * Pulse could lead users to overshare more personal details to get tailored assistance and the promise of better recommendations. "We do try and make sure that ChatGPT is solving the problem or the question that you have," OpenAI personalization team lead Samir Ahmed told Axios in an interview about ChatGPT memory in June.

ChatGPT Pulse delivers daily personalized research, moving AI from reactive to proactive

OpenAI's newest ChatGPT update brings more proactive agentic activities to the app, but one that automates a previous offering and widens its audience. ChatGPT Pulse surfaces personalized searches and updates to users, along with information from connected apps, such as their calendar. Pulse, currently on preview and available to Pro users, will be available on mobile. "This is the first step toward a more useful ChatGPT that proactively brings you what you need, helping you make more progress so you can get back to your life. We'll learn and improve from early use before rolling it out to Plus, with the goal of making it available to everyone," OpenAI said in a blog post. Pulse appears to be a continuation of OpenAI's earlier feature, Tasks, which let users set time-bound activities. For instance, someone can prompt Tasks to send news updates every morning at 7 am. But Tasks was manual, Pulse aims to be more automated. While Pulse is currently targeting individual users, the feature could eventually lead to more intelligent agents from OpenAI. Enterprises are in the process of determining the best use cases for agents, and one of these is understanding how to leverage an agent that proactively performs tasks on behalf of users. Fidji Simo, CEO of Applications at OpenAI, said Pulse represents the next evolution of agents because it enables ChatGPT to anticipate a person's needs, much like a real, human personal assistant. "Most agents still need to be told what to do. The real breakthrough will come when AI assistants understand your goals and help you reach them without waiting for you to prompt them. That's what the best human assistants do. Wealthy people have always had access to assistants who understand their preferences, anticipate their needs, and can help with everything from managing appointments and booking trips to shopping for clothes. In contrast, the average U.S. household spends nearly 20 hours a week on domestic work, logistics, and errands," Simo said. Nightly news updates if you want them Pulse generally conducts most of its work at night, performing asynchronous research on behalf of the user. "Each night, it synthesizes information from your memory, chat history and direct feedback to learn what's most relevant to you, then delivers personalized focused updates the next day," OpenAI said. Users can choose to connect apps like Gmail and Google Calendar, but OpenAI said the integrations "are off by default." This allows ChatGPT to provide people with a rundown of their meetings the next day, draft a sample meeting agenda, or remind someone to buy a gift for a birthday. The company emphasized that users have control over what information Pulse gives them. A Pro user can tap curate on ChatGPT to guide Pulse on what they want to see and when. The idea is that Pulse can learn from this guidance to better anticipate users' needs in the future. OpenAI added that "topics shown in Pulse also pass through safety checks to avoid showing harmful content that violates our policies." Unless saved as a chat, each Pulse is only available for that day only. Proactive, ambient agents Enterprises dream of AI agents that anticipate users' needs. LangChain CEO Harrison Chase spoke of "ambient agents," where agents are constantly listening and automating workflows and tasks without prompting. However, even as enterprises continue to explore and add AI agents into their workflows, many current agents still involve manual prompting from a person. Some enterprise AI agents behave more like regular AI assistants, providing information based on the context of the current conversation they are having. AI agents also typically require a trigger of some sort from the workflow. Currently, people are uncertain about what Pulse offers. This could underscore the fundamental disadvantage ChatGPT has in the agent space: People interact with it via a conversation. Meanwhile, others are questioning why Pulse is needed in the first place. After all, wouldn't it distract users, removing the benefit of having an agent streamlining their workday? But OpenAI is not the only one focused on this kind of personalized AI agent use. Huxe, from some of the creators of the popular Google app NotebookLM, aims to offer the same. If Pulse or Huxe is successful and gains adoption, OpenAI's Simo said it could unlock a wider use case for people. "This shift - from a chat interface to a proactive, steerable AI assistant working alongside you -is how AI will unlock more opportunities for more people," she said.

ChatGPT will think about you all night for $200/month

Based on your work with ChatGPT, Pulse cards will help you start your day with fresh ideas the next morning. Think ChatGPT is not doing enough for you? Well, the AI chatbot is getting a new feature that will work overnight and deliver a personalized update each morning. They could be tips for work, fresh ideas, recipes, and more. In a nutshell, it will take a look at your ChatGPT history and act like a secretary, ready to catch you up on the day ahead as soon as your eyes open. What's the big picture? The latest ChatGPT feature is called Pulse, and it will be available to users on mobile if they pay for a $200/month ChatGPT Pro subscription. So, what does it actually help with? "Each night, it synthesizes information from your memory, chat history, and direct feedback to learn what's most relevant to you, then delivers personalized, focused updates the next day," explains OpenAI. For the best results, you will have to grant it access to tools such as Gmail and Calendar, so that you can get everything from a meeting heads-up to reminders about buying an anniversary gift. You will have full control over what ChatGPT Pulse can show and what it must avoid. Recommended Videos All the material that ChatGPT has prepared for you overnight will be shown as topical visual cards the next day. You can tap on them for further details. OpenAI says the whole idea behind Pulse is to "proactively bring you what you need." The company has plans to release for the Plus tier (which costs $20 per month), and down the road, for all ChatGPT users. The hot take When you launch Pulse, you can tell ChatGPT exactly what it must research for you each night, so that you get the most relevant updates each morning. Notably, these Pulse updates will only be available for a day, but you can save them in the chat for future reference. Of course, it can go off the rails, too. "You may get tips for a project you already completed," warns OpenAI. The overarching goal is to create a proactive AI. Samsung already offers a similar system called Now Bar and Now Brief, which takes a look at your data and activities, and accordingly serves a plan covering health, weather, routines, travel, news, and more. This feature is available for free and comes with on-device protections for data security. The rest of the industry is not too far off. Perplexity's Comet browser also relies on a system of Connectors that can automate tasks for you within apps such as Gmail and WhatsApp. You can also create custom shortcuts across ChatGPT (as GPTs), Gemini (called Gems), Dia browser, and Comet to get work done by simply summoning these shortcuts with a backslash, without having to write long prompts.

ChatGPT's New Background Agent 'Insanely Useful'

OpenAI announced a new feature for the $200 monthly ChatGPT Pro plan, called 'ChatGPT Pulse,' on September 25. The feature offers a feed-like experience on ChatGPT, delivering updates to users based on their chat history and drawing information from all the connected apps. Pulse consists of visual cards on various topics that can be expanded for more detailed information. Users receive a new Pulse with a fresh set of cards every day. "This is the first step toward a more useful ChatGPT that proactively brings you what you need, helping you make more progress so you can get back to your life," said the company. OpenAI said that, based on feedback from Pro users, the feature will be rolled out to the $20 monthly ChatGPT Plus plan, with the eventual goal of making it available to everyone. Greg Brockman, the president and co-founder of OpenAI, described it as a 'background agent' that provides daily updates to users on topics of interest. Initial reactions from users have been mainly positive. Simon Smith, the executive vice president of generative AI at Klick Health, said in a post on X, "This is going to be insanely useful." "You get content on very specific things you've been discussing with ChatGPT. For example, I was chatting with it the other day about AIs competing with each other, so it presented some content on that," he added, in his review of the feature. He also added that it curates content based on things that users have mentioned in passing and are genuinely interested in. "It noticed I've been asking about Toronto's crashing condo market, for example, so found me an article on that," he added. However, some users also expressed concerns about the future of ChatGPT. "Feels like an attempt to build a 'feed" for 'scrolling'. Feels very passive vs utilising the conversational strengths of LLMs. and yeah, mostly news (sic)," said Kevin Xu, CEO of Alpha AI, in a post on X. The release of Pulse also coincides with reports that OpenAI is seeking someone who can help the company with advertising, reporting to Fidji Simo, the CEO of applications.

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT 'Pulse' -- Could it help you trade crypto?

OpenAI has launched a new feature for ChatGPT called "Pulse" -- a personal assistant-style feature that "works for you overnight" to deliver daily personalized updates based on user interests. It comes as retail traders are increasingly turning to AI to help them with stock picks and even crypto trading. "Since ChatGPT launched, that's always meant coming to ask a question. There's magic in being able to simply ask and get answers to help you learn, create or solve problems," the AI firm wrote on Thursday. "However, that's limited by what you know to ask for and always puts the burden on you for the next step," the AI firm wrote." Pulse synthesizes information from chat histories and direct feedback to learn what's most relevant to each ChatGPT user before sending personalized updates, it explained. "The research appears in Pulse as topical visual cards you can scan quickly or open for more detail, so each day starts with a new, focused set of updates." In a demonstration, OpenAI showed ChatGPT asking a user what they would like to be updated on by the next morning, such as local news, trail run recommendations and learning Italian. Crypto traders could opt for being updated about the crypto markets and news, with the new Pulse feature giving them regular updates. Pulse is part of OpenAI's effort to make ChatGPT go from reactive to proactive and more personalized, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in an X post. A preview version is currently available to Pro subscribers, with plans to make the feature accessible to Plus subscribers in the future. Pulse arrives as retail traders continue to turn to AI chatbots like ChatGPT for real-time market insights and trading tips. A survey from fintech research firm Finder in late August found that 16% of British investors have used AI for stock advice, while 15% said they use it for crypto trading tips. A much larger portion of the 2,000 respondents in the Finder survey said they used AI for personal financial advice, such as personal budgeting tips or understanding their credit score, at 40%. That figure was considerably higher for Gen Zs (aged 13 to 28) and Millennials (aged 29 to 44) at 65% and 61%, respectively. Cointelegraph ran an experiment back in March 2023 to see how ChatGPT advised allocating $100 in the crypto market to "make as much money as possible in the shortest time." The recommendation shows that crypto traders shouldn't blindly rely on ChatGPT crypto trading tips. OpenAI has also warned that its models should not be relied on for professional financial advice. Reliance on AI tools for crypto and stock tips has fueled a so-called robo-advisory market, which consists of companies providing automated, algorithm-driven models to assist traders with investment decisions. Related: Cloudflare plans 'NET dollar' stablecoin to power AI-driven payments The industry is expected to grow from $61.75 billion seen last year to $470.91 billion in 2029, a 660% increase, Research and Markets estimated earlier this month. OpenAI said Pulse can tap into Gmail and Google Calendar data to draft agendas, surface task ideas, or recommend restaurants when traveling. Pulse delivers these suggestions as visual cards that users can open for more detail, and users can also give a thumbs-up or thumbs-down to make Pulse more personal and useful.

Sam Altman's Plan to Turn ChatGPT Into a Feed

This week, Sam Altman announced his "favorite feature of ChatGPT so far." It's called Pulse, and according Altman, it "works for you overnight" by "thinking about your interests, your connected data, your recent chats, and more." In the morning, you get a "custom-generated set of stuff you might be interested in," akin to something a "super-competent personal assistant" might prepare. More broadly, he says, it represents "a shift from being all reactive to being significantly proactive, and extremely personalized." And then, a recommendation: "It performs super well if you tell ChatGPT more about what's important to you." These are the words of a CEO, of course, so we should expect him to be in sales mode. They're also the words of a person who has not just adopted the language and jargon of generative AI but done so to the exclusion of everything else. In the narrow context of ChatGPT, and through the personified language of generative AI, Pulse can be given agency, ascribed new talents and qualities, and imbued with novelty. Most other people, however, will look at Pulse and see something less futuristic than familiar: a recommendation feed. A recent study of ChatGPT use helped clarify what the service's users are most commonly getting from the chatbot, outlining strong consultative habits: a lot of Google replacement, plenty of quick questions and advice, and some task completion. These interactions all depend on the user initiating in the first place, which, if your goal is to maximize engagement and/or draw people into a more comprehensive platform -- to make your product the beginning and end of a user's computing experience -- is limiting. People spend lots of time searching, chatting, and working on their devices, sure. But they also spend a lot of time scrolling. Pulse looks like an attempt to secure at least some of the massive amount of attention captured by feeds and to turn ChatGPT into something more than a tool you can consult -- specifically, into a source of content you can consume. To back up a little bit: Before the post-ChatGPT AI boom, which has been defined by large language models and chatbot interfaces, the tech industry's conversations about AI and machine learning centered on recommendations. That was the case for good reason. Platforms that deployed surveillant recommendation engines were taking over the world. Through the 2010s, social platforms drifted from chronological feeds to algorithmic recommendations, drawing on users' data and behaviors to show them personalized material. TikTok took this model a step further, treating social connections as firmly secondary to AI-driven learning and recommendation (or, put another way, embracing the model of digital ad targeting for the entire social-media experience). You can hear, in Altman's announcement, the description of something akin to a TikTok feed: a "custom-generated set of stuff you might be interested in." For the logical endpoint of compounded "generation" looks like, Meta helpfully announced a cautionary tale in the form of a new AI-feed product called Vibes: Anyway, an even closer cousin to Pulse, given the use of ChatGPT as a Google replacement, is the algorithmic homepage popularized by products like Google Now, introduced in 2012 with the following description: It tells you today's weather before you start your day, how much traffic to expect before you leave for work, when the next train will arrive as you're standing on the platform, or your favorite team's score while they're playing. And the best part? All of this happens automatically. Cards appear throughout the day at the moment you need them. By 2016, after Google had abandoned the Now branding but incorporated the features across its product lineup, the company said that it was using "machine learning algorithms to better anticipate what's interesting and important to you." The aim was to show Google users "sports highlights, top news, engaging videos, new music, stories to read and more" based not only on their interactions with Google but also "what's trending in your area and around the world. The more you use Google, the better your feed will be." By then, it had become obvious that personalized recommendation engines were ascendant and that they'd be incorporated into basically any software product that could accommodate them. And why not? At their best, they were useful and therefore sticky; at worst, they produced low-value engagement that could still be monetized. Early reviews from heavy ChatGPT users suggest the concept makes sense for them: Pulse is like "a newsfeed tailored to recent conversations," one writes, saying that he wants to "dump even more information and context and app connections into ChatGPT so I can get an even better daily feed." It's easy enough to see how populating ChatGPT with recommendations could increase time spent on the app by casual users, too. In tech product terms, in other words, this is OpenAI doing an obvious and precedented thing with the growing piles of data it's accumulating on its users: feeding it back to them in the form of content. Pulse also has specific business uses beyond encouraging more ChatGPT use. Despite (and in part because of) its popularity, ChatGPT is still a money furnace, and a large majority of its users don't pay for subscriptions. OpenAI has been planning to expand advertising into the platform for a while but hasn't yet settled on its solutions. Inserting too many ads into chatbot interactions risks shattering the illusions that help make them compelling in the first place (not that companies won't try). In contrast, feeds full of recommendations -- collections of algorithmically recommended content -- are exactly where people expect to encounter marketing. They're also where some of OpenAI's biggest competitors, all now racing for AI supremacy and chatbot users, made their money in the first place.

ChatGPT Pulse Mobile Feature Gets You Morning Briefings That Actually Matter - Phandroid

OpenAI just dropped ChatGPT Pulse on mobile, and it's basically trying to turn your morning routine into something useful. The new feature works overnight to research stuff you actually care about. Then it serves up personalized updates when you wake up. Think of it as having a personal assistant who stays up all night figuring out what you need to know. Instead of waiting for you to ask questions, Pulse takes a more proactive role. It digs through your chat history and connected apps like Gmail and Google Calendar. It also checks past conversations to figure out what might be useful. Then it packages everything into visual cards you can quickly scan or tap for more details. The examples OpenAI showed off include follow-ups from previous chats and restaurant suggestions for upcoming trips. You might also get Halloween costume ideas based on your family setup. It's currently limited to ChatGPT Pro subscribers on mobile. But the company plans to roll it out to Plus users eventually. This ChatGPT Pulse mobile feature feels like OpenAI's answer to Google Assistant's proactive suggestions. But it comes with way more context. Unlike Google's approach, Pulse actually remembers your conversations and builds on them over time. You can tell it what to research by tapping "curate" or giving thumbs up/down feedback. But here's something you definitely need to take note of: for Pulse to work well, ChatGPT needs access to your email, calendar, and chat history. As we've covered before, ChatGPT conversations aren't as private as you think. So this adds another layer of data sharing to consider. The feature connects with Google's recent Gemini Projects rollout. Both companies are racing toward more proactive AI assistants. Whether ChatGPT Pulse actually makes your mornings more productive remains to be seen. It might just give you more digital noise to wade through.

ChatGPT Wants to Know More About You to Deliver Personalised Updates

Users can request ChatGPT to show updates about a certain topic OpenAI introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature to ChatGPT on Thursday that leans on agentic capabilities and makes the AI chatbot proactive, instead of reactive. Dubbed ChatGPT Pulse, it is a personalisation feature that delivers daily updates about the user. This update is generally about an event, a meeting, or an activity that is scheduled for that day. Pulse is currently only available to the top-tier Pro subscription of the chatbot, and users do have an option to control the updates it shows daily. ChatGPT Pulse Is OpenAI's First Proactive Feature In a post on X, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the feature. He called ChatGPT Pulse a shift from the chatbot's reactive nature to more of a proactive approach. Essentially, so far, the interaction with ChatGPT follows a simple pattern: the user asks something, and the chatbot responds. Every output is preceded by an input. But the new feature changes that. As per a blog post, Pulse does asynchronous research every night on behalf of the user. It collects data from memory, chat history, direct feedback, and connected apps to learn what could be most relevant to a user, and then presents a visual update in the morning. The ability to conduct research independently is an agentic capability. Explaining what these updates could look like, the post states, "These could look like follow-ups on topics you discuss often, ideas for a quick, healthy dinner to make at home that evening, or next steps toward a longer-term goal such as training for a triathlon." If a user decides to connect their Gmail and Google Calendar with the feature, the agent will also be able to use data from these sources to curate more relevant options, the company said. For example, the agent can draft a meeting agenda, remind the user to buy a gift for an upcoming birthday, show restaurant recommendations for a trip, and more. Notably, these integrations are turned off by default. Additionally, users also have a way to control the updates they see. At the end of each update, there is a Curate option where users can request ChatGPT to research something in particular for future editions. A Question About Privacy With the rise of generative AI chatbots, the lines defining privacy have been significantly blurred. The technology only works when fed with relevant, and at times deeply personal data. For instance, to get an opinion on your blood test report, you will have to share the report first. To make a financial plan for your early retirement, it needs to know about your salary, savings, and assets and liabilities. Many users are also happy to provide this data to chatbots. Pulse, with its assistant-like capabilities, makes it more convenient for users to share their personal information with the chatbot. Altman even says in the post, "It performs super well if you tell ChatGPT more about what's important to you." While OpenAI mentions that the Pulse updates are only available to the user, its functionality requires it to have consistent access to user data, which is stored and processed on the company's servers. So far, OpenAI has not done a lot to highlight this and understand if users are comfortable sharing personal information, and risk it being leaked in a possible data breach.

New ChatGPT Pulse Update is INSANE : Personalized AI Assistance is Here

What if your AI assistant could predict your needs before you even asked? That's exactly what OpenAI's latest innovation, ChatGPT Pulse, promises to deliver. This new update shifts the paradigm of artificial intelligence from reactive to proactive, offering a level of personalization that feels almost futuristic. Imagine waking up to a curated dashboard of insights tailored to your day, whether it's a reminder for an important meeting, a travel itinerary for your upcoming trip, or a fitness plan designed to keep you on track. With Pulse, AI is no longer just a tool; it's a partner in navigating the complexities of modern life. In this overview, Julian Goldie explores how ChatGPT Pulse redefines productivity and personalization, diving into its proactive features, seamless integrations, and user-centric design. From generating meeting agendas to offering travel tips and fitness advice, Pulse is packed with capabilities designed to simplify your daily routine. But what makes it truly innovative is the control it places in your hands, allowing you to customize updates, adjust settings, and safeguard your privacy. Whether you're a professional juggling deadlines or someone looking to streamline everyday tasks, Pulse offers a glimpse into the future of AI-driven assistance. So, how far can this innovation take us? Let's unpack its potential. ChatGPT Pulse introduces a proactive framework that redefines how AI interacts with users. Instead of passively waiting for input, Pulse provides curated updates each morning, customized to align with your preferences and past interactions. These updates may include: For users who choose to connect Gmail or Google Calendar, Pulse offers even deeper personalization. It can generate meeting agendas, suggest event-specific preparations, and highlight critical deadlines. These integrations are entirely optional, and OpenAI emphasizes that user data is not used for model training, making sure privacy and security remain a top priority. Pulse delivers its updates through visually engaging information cards, designed to be both intuitive and actionable. These cards cover a wide array of topics, making sure relevance to your unique goals and interests. Examples of how Pulse can assist include: This level of personalization ensures that Pulse adapts to your evolving needs, offering practical solutions for everyday challenges. Whether you're managing professional responsibilities or personal aspirations, Pulse is designed to enhance your efficiency and decision-making. Expand your understanding of the new ChatGPT Pulse feature with additional resources from our extensive library of articles. A standout feature of ChatGPT Pulse is the control it grants users over their experience. You have the ability to: This flexibility ensures that Pulse remains a tool you can trust, adapting to your preferences while respecting your privacy. By putting you in charge, OpenAI has created an AI assistant that aligns with your unique requirements. For users who opt into Gmail and Google Calendar integrations, Pulse unlocks additional features that further streamline daily tasks. These capabilities include: These features are particularly beneficial for professionals, students, and anyone managing a packed schedule. By automating routine tasks and providing actionable insights, Pulse helps users stay organized and focused. OpenAI has prioritized privacy and safety in the development of ChatGPT Pulse. Key measures include: Currently, ChatGPT Pulse is available exclusively to Pro users on iOS and Android. While the feature offers advanced capabilities, it is not without limitations. Errors may occur, and users are encouraged to verify the information provided. OpenAI actively seeks user feedback to refine and enhance the feature. Looking ahead, OpenAI plans to expand Pulse's functionality. Potential updates include integration with additional apps, more frequent proactive updates throughout the day, and enhanced task execution capabilities. The long-term vision is to transform ChatGPT into a comprehensive personal assistant capable of managing and executing tasks on your behalf. ChatGPT Pulse represents a pivotal shift in AI technology, moving from a reactive model to a proactive one. By delivering personalized updates and actionable insights, it offers a more intuitive and efficient user experience. Whether you're managing a demanding schedule, pursuing personal goals, or seeking to simplify your daily tasks, Pulse provides the tools to help you succeed. With its emphasis on privacy, safety, and user control, ChatGPT Pulse sets a new standard for AI-driven assistance, paving the way for a more integrated and intelligent future.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Launches His 'Favorite Feature' Yet, But ChatGPT-Users Will Need To Shell Out $200-A-Month For It - SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF), Oracle (NYSE:ORCL)

On Thursday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman unveiled Pulse, a personalized ChatGPT feature he described as his "favorite feature" so far, but it is launching only for $200-a-month Pro subscribers. Altman Unveils Pulse As ChatGPT's Next Big Step Altman announced Pulse, a new feature designed to transform ChatGPT from a reactive chatbot into a proactive digital assistant. Altman said Pulse "works for you overnight," generating five to 10 custom daily briefs based on a user's interests, data and recent chats. "It performs super well if you tell ChatGPT more about what's important to you," Altman said on X, formerly Twitter. He described Pulse as a shift toward making ChatGPT "significantly proactive, and extremely personalized." See Also: Mitch McConnell Says Trump Tariffs-Ushered Era Has 'Similarities' With The 1930s: 'This Is The Most Dangerous Period Since Before World War Two' Available Only To Pro Subscribers For Now OpenAI is initially rolling out Pulse exclusively to Pro plan users, who pay $200 a month. The feature will appear as a new tab in the ChatGPT app, with Plus subscribers expected to gain access at a later date once the tool becomes more efficient. Altman noted that OpenAI will "work hard to improve the quality over time and to find a way to bring it to Plus subscribers too." Pulse's personalized reports can include news summaries, entertainment suggestions and even travel itineraries. OpenAI's Latest Development Is Part Of A Broader AI Push The launch of Pulse comes as OpenAI accelerates its consumer offerings, positioning ChatGPT as a full-fledged assistant rather than just a chatbot. Over the weekend, Altman stated that certain upcoming AI features will be limited to paid users because of high computing expenses, but assured that the company is working toward making its technology more affordable in the future. OpenAI is also building out massive AI data centers with Oracle Corp (NYSE: ORCL) and SoftBank Group (OTC: SFTBF) (OTC: SFTBY) to keep up with soaring compute demands. In August, it was reported that OpenAI is considering a secondary stock sale that could boost its valuation to $500 billion -- up sharply from its current $300 billion. Read Next: Google Services Crash: Gmail, YouTube, Maps Reportedly Experience Major Outages Across Eastern Europe, US Cities Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. Photo Courtesy: Meir Chaimowitz on Shutterstock.com ORCLOracle Corp$292.60-5.14%OverviewSFTBFSoftBank Group Corp$107.63-17.2%SFTBYSoftBank Group Corp$64.902.41%Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs

ChatGPT Pulse is OpenAI's First Step Toward a Truly Personalized AI

ChatGPT Pulse is currently in preview and it's rolling out to Pro users first. OpenAI has introduced a new feature called ChatGPT Pulse that works proactively in the background to deliver personalized daily updates for you. It connects your calendar, chats, memory, and feedback to bring you a set of updates every morning. ChatGPT Pulse is designed to help you before you even ask a question and generates visual cards so you quickly scan and get on with your life. As ChatGPT Pulse is currently in preview, it's rolling out to Pro users first, who are on the $200 per month plan. OpenAI says the company will learn and improve the feature, and bring it to Plus users in the future. If you are wondering how the new ChatGPT Pulse feature works, well, it does research for you each night, gathering information from your calendar, chat history, and ChatGPT memory. For example, if your calendar has a trip to a new country, ChatGPT Pulse will show tips, recommendations and other ideas in the form of visual cards. It can also generate updates for topics that you discuss often. OpenAI says you can connect Google Calendar and Gmail with ChatGPT Pulse to generate relevant updates. This way, ChatGPT Pulse can remind you to buy a birthday gift, create a draft for a meeting, and more. You can also provide direct feedback to ChatGPT so that it learns your preferences and generates relevant updates accordingly. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wrote on X about the ChatGPT Pulse feature, "Think of treating ChatGPT like a super-competent personal assistant: sometimes you ask for things you need in the moment, but if you share general preferences, it will do a good job for you proactively. This also points to what I believe is the future of ChatGPT: a shift from being all reactive to being significantly proactive, and extremely personalized." Basically, with ChatGPT Pulse, OpenAI is trying to make the AI chatbot more proactive and personalized. The ChatGPT maker is also working on an AI device and this feature may fit neatly to deliver a personalized experience.

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Pulse organizes updates into daily visual cards drawn from chat history, user feedback and optional integrations such as Gmail and Google Calendar. If a user has memory turned on, Pulse will incorporate context from earlier chats to refine its updates. In a demo for TechCrunch, OpenAI product lead Adam Fry showed several reports Pulse had made for him: a roundup of news about British soccer team Arsenal, group Halloween costume suggestions for his family, and a toddler-friendly itinerary for an upcoming trip to Sedona, Arizona. As Bloomberg reasons, "ChatGPT Pulse marks OpenAI's latest effort to more tightly integrate the chatbot into the everyday lives of its 700 million users and to get people comfortable with AI taking actions on their behalf." OpenAI said, "This is the first step toward a more useful ChatGPT that proactively brings you what you need, helping you make more progress so you can get back to your life." The preview is rolling out to ChatGPT Pro mobile users who pay $200 monthly on mobile, with a wider release expected after testing. If Pulse delivers, it could reset expectations for digital assistants, turning ChatGPT into the default starting point for planning, productivity and targeted information. Looking ahead, OpenAI said it is working to make Pulse more timely and context-aware. "We're also exploring ways for Pulse to deliver relevant work at the right moments throughout the day, whether it's a quick check before a meeting, a reminder to revisit a draft, or a resource that appears right when you need it," the team mentioned on their blog. The launch also fits into OpenAI's broader vision. CEO Sam Altman has said the next phase of AI requires building infrastructure that makes intelligence "abundant" on his latest blog post. That ambition is being matched by industrial-scale investment, including Nvidia's planned $100 billion commitment to expand OpenAI's compute capacity, a deal that cements both companies as central players in generative AI.

ChatGPT Pulse : The AI Assistant That Anticipates Your Every Move

What if your AI assistant didn't just wait for your questions but actively anticipated your needs? Imagine starting your day with a personalized summary of your tasks, deadlines, and goals, all curated without lifting a finger. That's the promise of ChatGPT Pulse, a new leap in AI technology that transforms ChatGPT from a passive responder into a proactive partner. By blending contextual awareness with tailored recommendations, Pulse doesn't just follow your lead, it takes initiative, reshaping how AI fits into your daily life. This shift isn't just evolutionary; it's innovative, marking a new era of intelligent assistance. David Ondrej explores how Pulse redefines what it means for AI to be truly agentic. From managing complex projects to preparing for critical meetings, Pulse's ability to anticipate, adapt, and act is poised to change the way we work and live. You'll discover how its seamless integration with tools like calendars and email enables it to deliver actionable insights, and why its iterative feedback loop ensures it gets smarter with every interaction. Whether you're a professional juggling deadlines or someone seeking a more organized life, Pulse offers a glimpse into the future of AI-driven productivity. Could this be the assistant you've always needed? Unlike traditional AI tools that rely on constant user input, Pulse anticipates your needs and provides actionable suggestions. By analyzing your preferences, recent interactions, and connected data, it delivers daily summaries and recommendations that align with your goals. This proactive approach allows Pulse to serve as a dynamic assistant, capable of adapting to your evolving requirements. For example: Pulse also incorporates a feedback loop, allowing you to refine its suggestions by sharing your preferences. Over time, this iterative process ensures that Pulse becomes more accurate and relevant, tailoring its assistance to your unique needs. Pulse uses contextual awareness to deliver highly personalized assistance. By reviewing up to 60 days of recent interactions and integrating with tools like your email, calendar, and task management apps, it provides insights that align with your ongoing activities and priorities. This level of integration ensures that Pulse remains a valuable resource for both personal and professional use. For instance: Additionally, Pulse can conduct in-depth research on topics or goals you specify, offering comprehensive and actionable insights. This capability distinguishes it from other AI tools, making it a versatile assistant for a wide range of scenarios. Learn more about ChatGPT 5 with the help of our in-depth articles and helpful guides. The adaptability of Pulse makes it a valuable tool across various real-world scenarios. Whether you're managing a team, organizing an event, or pursuing personal development, Pulse can help streamline your efforts and save time. Some practical applications include: By automating routine tasks and providing actionable insights, Pulse enables you to focus on high-priority activities, enhancing both productivity and decision-making. The advanced capabilities of Pulse require substantial computational resources, which is why it is currently exclusive to ChatGPT Pro users at a cost of $200 per month. This pricing reflects the infrastructure needed to support its high-performance features. However, OpenAI has indicated plans to make Pulse available on lower-cost plans in the future, potentially increasing its accessibility to a broader audience. For professionals and individuals who rely on AI to enhance productivity, the investment in Pulse may prove worthwhile. Its ability to automate tasks, deliver tailored insights, and improve efficiency can save both time and effort, making it a valuable tool for those seeking to optimize their workflows. OpenAI envisions a future where Pulse integrates with an even broader range of tools and platforms. Potential developments include deeper connections with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, expanded capabilities in financial planning, and applications in health management. These advancements could further enhance Pulse's utility, making it an indispensable part of daily routines. As these integrations evolve, Pulse's potential applications will continue to grow. From simplifying complex workflows to allowing you to focus on high-priority tasks, the possibilities are vast. OpenAI's commitment to expanding Pulse's capabilities suggests that it will remain at the forefront of proactive AI assistance, offering innovative solutions to meet the demands of an increasingly digital world.

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Pulse with personalized daily updates, curated content, and more

OpenAI on Thursday released a preview of ChatGPT Pulse for Pro users on mobile. Pulse is a new AI experience where ChatGPT proactively researches and delivers personalized updates based on your chats, feedback, and connected apps like Gmail and Google Calendar. Pulse lets ChatGPT present information tailored to your preferences. Updates appear as visual cards that can be scanned quickly or expanded for more details. Over time, user feedback helps Pulse become more accurate and relevant. OpenAI collaborated with college students in the ChatGPT Lab for early feedback. Users noted that directing what they wanted to see improved usefulness, leading to enhanced ways to share reactions and guide content selection. The company says Pulse is a preview and may not always get things right. Suggestions can sometimes be outdated or off-target, but ChatGPT remembers your feedback and improves over time. Pulse is the first step toward a proactive AI assistant. Planned improvements include: OpenAI envisions ChatGPT evolving from a reactive tool to an AI that quietly accelerates tasks and goal progress.

Is ChatGPT Pulse Crypto's Next Breakthrough?

* ChatGPT Pulse is OpenAI's attempt to move beyond reactive chatbots, offering personalized and proactive updates. * Although ChatGPT Pulse doesn't yet execute crypto trades, it may normalize the concept of AI acting autonomously on user needs. * Industry voices like Matthew Graham and Gracy Chen view AI agents as the next major evolution for crypto. OpenAI's new feature, ChatGPT Pulse , has been introduced as a way to start the day with a curated snapshot of personalized updates, pulling information from chats, calendars, emails, and other connected services. But within crypto circles, ChatGPT Pulse is already being explored as a possible entry point to a mainstream future where AI agents carry out financial decisions on users' behalf. What Is ChatGPT Pulse? PulseGPT is OpenAI's latest attempt to reframe the chatbot as something more than a reactive tool. Instead of waiting for users to type a query, it has been marketed as being able to work in the background. The chatbot is now reportedly able to sift through past conversations, connected calendars, and other approved data sources to assemble a personalized snapshot of the day ahead. Announcing the feature on X , OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said: "Think of treating ChatGPT like a super-competent personal assistant: sometimes you ask for things you need in the moment, but if you share general preferences, it will do a good job for you proactively." Altman said the feature points to what he believes is the future of the chatbot: "a shift from being all reactive to being significantly proactive, and extremely personalized." A Long-Thought Vision Matthew Graham, the founder of Ryze Labs, recently told CCN that if stablecoins were crypto's second act, AI would inevitably be its third. "It's a huge opportunity for crypto to find our next big PMF. I am enormously bullish on this," he said in July. Graham foresaw a world where autonomous AI agents would make transactions and microtransactions on crypto rails. He was so convinced that he had already named his own, "Marty," envisioning him as an assistant capable of everything from ordering gifts for his mother to managing chores and collaborating on projects. The release of ChatGPT Pulse suggests his prediction may be inching closer to reality. In January, Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget, wrote in an Op-ed for CCN that blockchain startups focusing on developing AI agents may face significant competition from global corporations throughout the year. "The increasing adoption of AI agents in crypto transactions, including wallet management and transaction automation, will be a significant driver of this growth," Chen wrote. She added: "Crypto exchanges will begin actively implementing AI agents to automate operations and provide more personalized services." Chen shared that by early 2025, the AI agent token market had a market cap of $8.7 billion and a daily trading volume of $2.4 billion. This is expected to grow to $50-60 billion by the end of the year. Pulse as a Crypto Stepping Stone Pulse does not yet trade or act autonomously, but it marks an important shift with a system that no longer simply reacts to prompts. This design may have revealed the scaffolding of a more agent-like future that could be applied in the crypto space. Traders are already using AI agents to monitor price feeds and on-chain signals. Based on that, they can trigger trades, and in some setups, retail users subscribe to strategies created by others and let their agent act on their account. However, this has been largely confined to technologically savvy developers and hardcore crypto enthusiasts. For the average user, the leap remains too technical and far too risky. This is what could be beginning to change with Pulse. Although it may not yet execute trades or manage liquidity, it is set to introduce millions of mainstream users to the idea of an AI that anticipates needs and acts as a continuous companion.

New ChatGPT Pulse : The Future of AI That Thinks With You, Not For You

What if your AI assistant didn't just wait for you to ask questions but instead anticipated your needs, proactively offering insights and reminders tailored to your life? Enter ChatGPT Pulse, a new shift in how we interact with artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional AI tools that passively respond to commands, Pulse introduces a proactive engagement model -- an approach that feels less like using a tool and more like collaborating with a thoughtful partner. Imagine waking up to a curated summary of your day, complete with reminders for meetings, follow-ups on emails, and even suggestions for personal projects, all seamlessly aligned with your goals. It's not just about efficiency; it's about creating a smarter, more intuitive relationship with technology. Below Skill Leap AI explain how ChatGPT Pulse redefines AI interaction through its unique blend of personalization, proactive support, and privacy-first design. You'll discover how it analyzes your preferences and past conversations to deliver actionable daily updates, integrates with tools like Gmail and Google Calendar for enhanced productivity, and enables you to customize its focus areas to suit your priorities. But what truly sets Pulse apart is its ability to adapt and evolve alongside you, offering a dynamic experience that feels both innovative and deeply personal. As we unpack its features and potential, consider this: Could this be the future of AI, a companion that not only works for you but thinks with you? ChatGPT Pulse distinguishes itself by transitioning from a reactive to a proactive AI model. Instead of waiting for you to initiate a conversation, it takes the lead, offering insights, reminders, and suggestions based on your previous interactions. This proactive approach is supported by several key features: These elements combine to create an AI experience that feels intuitive, efficient, and highly adaptable to your needs. At the core of ChatGPT Pulse is its ability to deliver daily updates that are both relevant and actionable. By analyzing your prior conversations, it identifies key topics, deadlines, or interests and provides updates that align with your goals. For example, if you've discussed an upcoming project or event, ChatGPT Pulse might remind you of important dates, suggest next steps, or even propose new ideas to enhance your plans. You can further customize these updates to focus on specific areas, such as: This level of personalization ensures that the information you receive is not only relevant but also practical, helping you stay organized and focused on what matters most. Dive deeper into ChatGPT with other articles and guides we have written below. ChatGPT Pulse offers optional integrations with Gmail and Google Calendar, allowing you to streamline your workflow and enhance productivity. By activating these features, you can benefit from: These integrations are entirely opt-in, giving you full control over what data is shared. If you choose not to enable them, the core functionality of ChatGPT Pulse remains intact. This approach prioritizes your privacy while offering additional tools for those who need them, making it a flexible solution for a wide range of users. Unlike traditional AI tools that rely on user input to function, ChatGPT Pulse takes a proactive approach to engagement. Each day, it initiates conversations by summarizing key points from previous discussions or suggesting new ideas. This proactive behavior ensures that important details are not overlooked and that you remain on top of your priorities. For instance, ChatGPT Pulse might: By taking the initiative, ChatGPT Pulse not only saves you time but also enhances your ability to manage tasks effectively, making it a valuable assistant in both personal and professional contexts. Privacy is a fundamental principle of ChatGPT Pulse's design. All features, including optional integrations, are user-controlled, making sure that you have full authority over how your data is used. Key privacy measures include: This privacy-first approach ensures that your information remains secure and manageable, giving you peace of mind while using the feature. Whether you enable integrations or stick to the core functionality, ChatGPT Pulse is designed to respect your preferences and protect your data. Currently, ChatGPT Pulse is available exclusively to Pro plan users, who pay $200 per month, and is accessible through the mobile app. OpenAI has announced plans to expand its availability to Plus users and eventually to all users. This phased rollout allows developers to gather feedback and refine the feature, making sure a polished and user-friendly experience for a broader audience. One of the most versatile aspects of ChatGPT Pulse is its ability to adapt to your unique priorities. By specifying the areas you want the AI to focus on, you can ensure that the updates and suggestions you receive align with your goals. Whether you're managing a busy professional schedule, exploring personal interests, or diving into research, ChatGPT Pulse adjusts its focus to meet your needs. This adaptability makes it a powerful tool for users with diverse objectives, offering a tailored experience that evolves alongside your changing priorities. ChatGPT Pulse represents a pivotal shift in AI technology, combining personalization, proactive engagement, and user control to create a more interactive and efficient experience. By moving beyond reactive interactions, it offers a smarter, more intuitive way to manage your daily tasks and interests. Whether you're looking to streamline your workflow, stay organized, or explore new ideas, ChatGPT Pulse provides the tools and insights you need. With its emphasis on privacy, customization, and proactive support, ChatGPT Pulse sets a new standard for AI-driven tools. As it continues to evolve and expand, it promises to redefine how you interact with AI, making it an indispensable part of your daily life.

ChatGPT Pulse Released: OpenAI's Ultimate AI Personal Assistant with a Catch

The assistant boosts productivity by integrating apps, tracking preferences, and keeping information actionable OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Pulse, a new product designed to transform its signature AI chatbot into an active, personalized AI assistant, rather than the current reactive question-and-answer tool. Through Pulse, OpenAI is entering territory long occupied by news clipping services such as Google News and Flipboard, providing customized insights relevant to a person's life, interests, and agenda. While conventional ChatGPT sits around waiting for user input, ChatGPT Pulse AI Assistant proactively initiates conversations with the daily briefings it sends, aiming to pre-emptively anticipate what users will need. "Think of treating ChatGPT like a super-competent personal assistant," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on X. "Sometimes you ask for things you need in the moment, but if you share general preferences, it will do a good job for you proactively."

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Pulse for Pro users, bringing proactive updates By Investing.com

Investing.com -- OpenAI has launched a preview of ChatGPT Pulse, a new feature that proactively delivers personalized daily updates to users based on their conversations, feedback, and connected apps. The new experience is currently rolling out to Pro users on mobile devices, with plans to expand to Plus users later before eventually making it available to everyone. ChatGPT Pulse marks a shift from the traditional question-and-answer format to a more proactive approach where the AI assistant conducts research overnight and delivers relevant information each morning. "This is the first step toward a more useful ChatGPT that proactively brings you what you need, helping you make more progress so you can get back to your life," OpenAI stated in its announcement. Users can customize their daily updates by directly asking for specific content they'd like to see in future editions. The system also learns from user feedback through thumbs up or thumbs down reactions to refine what appears in subsequent updates. The feature can connect with Gmail and Google Calendar to provide additional context for more relevant suggestions, such as drafting meeting agendas or offering restaurant recommendations for upcoming trips. These integrations are optional and can be toggled on or off in settings. Each morning, users receive a curated set of updates displayed as visual cards that can be quickly scanned or expanded for more detail. Updates are available for that day only unless saved as a chat or followed up with questions. OpenAI developed the feature with feedback from college students in the ChatGPT Lab, who noted that the utility of Pulse increased when they actively told the system what they wanted to see. The company acknowledged that as a preview feature, Pulse "won't always get things right" and may occasionally show irrelevant suggestions, but it will improve through user feedback and real-world usage. OpenAI described Pulse as "the first step toward a new paradigm for interacting with AI" and plans to expand its capabilities by connecting with more apps and delivering relevant information at appropriate moments throughout the day. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Pulse for AI-powered morning briefings: How it works

Pulse is currently available in preview for Pro users on mobile. OpenAI has launched a new feature called ChatGPT Pulse, designed to give users personalised updates every morning. Unlike the usual ChatGPT experience, where you have to ask questions, Pulse proactively gathers information and delivers it straight to you. Pulse is currently available in preview for Pro users on mobile. OpenAI claims that this feature is the "first step toward a more useful ChatGPT that proactively brings you what you need, helping you make more progress so you can get back to your life." Each morning, ChatGPT Pulse presents a curated set of updates in visual cards that are easy to scan. These updates can include follow-ups on topics you discuss frequently, tips for quick meals, or next steps toward long-term goals like training for a triathlon. The goal is to provide relevant, timely information so you can act on it without searching for answers yourself. Also read: Intel in talks with Apple over potential investment amid struggles The feature works by analysing your chat history, feedback, and even connected apps like Google Calendar and Gmail. When these apps are linked, Pulse can suggest things like drafting meeting agendas, reminding you of birthdays, or offering restaurant recommendations for upcoming trips. These integrations are optional and can be turned on or off at any time. Users have control over what appears in Pulse. You can curate updates by specifying what topics you want to see, such as a Friday roundup of local events or tips for learning a new skill. OpenAI also clarifies that the topics shown in Pulse pass through safety checks to avoid showing harmful content that violates the company's policies. Also read: Elon Musk's X loses legal challenge against Indian content removal orders While still in preview, Pulse is a step toward a more proactive AI assistant. OpenAI envisions a future where ChatGPT not only answers questions but also researches, plans, and takes helpful actions based on your preferences.